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LAMP AND SMOKERS OUTFIT Filed Dec. 29, 1941 3 Shets-Sheet 3 INVENTOR.

Patented Apr. 13, '1943 COMBINATION ELECTRIC TESTER, LAMP, AND SMOKERS OUTFIT Raymond Zuazua, New York, N. Y.

Application December 29, 1941, Serial No. 424,778

(Cl. .2M- 2) 6 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a combination electric tester, lamp and smokers outt.

More specifically, the invention proposes to characterize the article by a base of a specic designsuch as a model boat, and supporting various smokers articles such as an ash tray, package of cigarettes, and the like.

Still further the invention proposes to provide the base with certain openings in which lamp sockets are located. An arrangement is provided whereby one of these lamp sockets may be used for testing lamps. Another arrangement is provided whereby one of these lamp sockets may be used for an illumination lamp.

The invention further contemplates a novel arrangement whereby the illumination lamp may be extended when desired and then a lamp shade may be engaged thereon for converting the article to an ornamental lamp.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference Will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a side elevational View of an article constructed in accordance with this invention.

Fig. 2 is a plan view of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line 4-4 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line 5-5 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 6 is a. schematic wiring diagram of the device.

Fig. 7 is an elevational View looking in the direction of the line 'l-'l of Fig. 1.

Fig. 8 is a side elevational view of the article converted into a lamp.

Fig. 9 is a plan view of Fig. 8.

Fig. l0 is a view of the lamp socket supporting means.

The combination electric tester, lamp and smokers outt, in accordance with this invention, includes a base I0 for supporting various smokers articles, such as an ash tray Il and a package of cigarettes I2. The base I0 may be of various rornamental designs. As illustrated on the drawings it comprises a representation of a boat I3 on a pedestal I4 which is a representation of the sea. The base I0 has a centrally located opening t5 and an end opening I6 which are extended downwards from the top. A lamp socket Il and lamp I8 are extendably mounted in the central opening I5. The lamp socket Il' is attached on a plate I9 which is vertically guided by several posts 20 having heads 2| to limit the upward motion of the plate I3.

A light controlling shade 22 is removably mounted on the body I0 over the central opening I5 and indirectly holds the lamp socket I l in a downward position. More specifically, the shade 22 has side lugs 23 which are attached on the base IB by screws 24. The shade 22 also has a pair of downwardly directed portions 25 which engage against arms 26 for holding these arms downwards. The arms 26 are connected with the plate I9 and thus said plate is held in its lowered position.

The plate I9 is provided with a pair of pins 2l which project from its sides. These pins 21 pass through slots 28 formed in the inner ends of the arms 26. The outer ends of the arms 26 are mounted upon a pair of transverse square rods 29. These square rods have rounded ends 30 engaging the material of the base l0 by which the arms 26 are pivotally supported. Each square rod 29 is provided with a coaxially mounted spring 3| which acts between the base I0 and one of the arms thereon for resiliently urging the arms 26 into elevated positions. However, the portions 25 of the shade 22 engage the arms 26, see particularly Figs. 2 and 3, for holding them in their lowered positions. The shade 22 is formed with several window openings 33 which are covered by colored transparent or translucent material 34 through which the rays of the lamp I8 may pass.

A lamp testing socket 35 and a pair of testing terminals 35 for testing electrical devices are mounted in the end opening I 6 directly-below the ash tray Il. The ash tray Il is set into the top of the opening I6. When it is removed the lamp testing socket 35 is accessible. The ash tray II is located to the rear of the light controlling shade 22. 'Ihe package of cigarettes I2 is located to the front of the shade 22. The shade 22 is provided with several side portions 36 which have downwardly projecting doWel pins 3l engaging in complementary openings 38 formed in the -base Hl Eby which the shade 22 is releasibly held in position. The window openings 33 are formed in these'side portions 36.v A switch 38 is mounted upon the base I0. An electric cable 39 enters the base I0 and connects The wiring diagram of the device is shown in Fig. 6. The cable 39 has its lead 39 connected with the lamp testing socket 35 and with the switch 33. From the switch 38 there is a lead 43 which is connected with the other terminal of the lamp testing socket 35 and with a lead M which connects with one terminal of the socket Il. The circuit is completed by the return lead i5 from the other terminal of the socket I 'I to the cable 39. When the lamp I8 is mounted in the socket I'I, the socket 35 is available for testing. When a lamp is engaged in the socket 35 an electric circuit will be completed, and this lamp, together with the lamp I8 in the socket I'I, will light. When the switch 38 is closed the lamp I8 in the socket I'I will be illuminated.

When the socket I'I is in its raised position as illustrated in Fig. 8, a conventional lamp shade Z6 may be mounted upon the lamp I8 which is in the socket II.

The operation of the device may be understood by rst examining Figs. 1-7. If it is desired to convert the article into a lamp, the shade 22 must first be removed by removing the screws 2li. When the shade 22 is lifted upwards the arms are freed and the springs 3| will raise said arms to their up positions, as illustrated in Fig. 8. In these positions of said arms, the plate ISI was correspondingly lifted. Thus the socket I'I is now in its elevated position, as shown in Fig. 8. The lamp shade 46 may now be engaged on the lamp IS.

When desired, the lamp shade @6 may be removed and the lamp I8 pressed downwards to lower the plate I9 back to its original position. The shade Z2 is then engaged over the lamp so that the portions 25 engage the arms 26 to hold them downwards. The screws 24 are re-engaged into position to hold the parts in their initial positions.

It is to be understood that the lamp testing socket may be used for testing electric bulbs, fuses, or any other electrical device. The lamp shade 4S may have any desired shape and ornamentation,

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desiie to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

1. A combination electric tester lamp and smokers outt, comprising a base supporting various smokers articles and having a centrally located opening and an end opening extending downwards from the top, a lamp socket and lamp extendably mounted in said central opening, a lamp testing socket mounted in said end opening, a circuit connecting said sockets in series, a switch controlled circuit in parallel with said testing socket, and a light controlling shade removably mounted on said base over said central opening and holding said lamp and socket down, whereby when said shade is removed said rst socket will be free to move upwards to extend said lamp above said base.

2. A combination electric tester lamp and smokers outfit, comprising a base supporting various smokers articles and having a centrally located opening and an end opening extending downwards from the top, a lamp socket and lamp extendably mounted in said central opening, a lamp testing socket mounted in said end opening, a circuit connecting said sockets in series, a switch controlled circuit in parallel with said testing socket, and a light controlling shade removably mounted on said base over said central opening and holding said lamp and socket down, whereby when said shade is removed said iirst socket will be free to move upwards to extend said lamp above said base, said shade having Window openings covered with colored transparent or translucent material through which light from said lamp may pass.

3. A combination electric tester lamp and smokers outfit, comprising a base supporting various smokers articles and having a centrally located opening and an end opening extending downwards from the top, a lamp socket and lamp extendably mounted in said central opening, a lamp testing socket mounted in said end opening, a circuit connecting said sockets in series, a switch controlled circuit in parallel with said testing socket, and a light controlling shade removably mounted on said base over said central opening and holding said lamp and socket down, whereby when said shade is removed said first socket will be free to move upwards to extend said lamp above said base, said shade having lug portions engaged by fastening elements secured to said base for holding the shade in position.

4. A combination electric tester lamp and smokers outt, comprising a base supporting various smokers articles and having a centrally located opening and an end opening extending downwards from the top, a lamp socket and lamp extendably mounted in said central opening, a lamp testing socket mounted in said end opening, a circuit connecting said sockets in series, a switch controlled circuit in parallel with said testing socket, and a light controlling shade removably mounted on said base over said central opening and holding said lamp and socket down, whereby when said shade is removed said rst socket will be free to move upwards to extend said lamp above said base, said shade having lug portions engaged by fastening elements secured to said base for holding the shade in position, and said shade having downwardly directed portions for indirectly holding said lamp socket down.

5. A combination electric tester lamp and smokers outfit, comprising a base supporting various smokers articles and having a centrally located opening and an end opening extending switch controlled circuit in parallel with said testing socket, and a light controlling shade re' movably mounted on said base over said central opening and holding said lamp and socket down, whereby when said shade is removed said first socket will be free to move upwards to extend located opening and an end opening extending downwards from the top, a lamp socket and lamp extendably mounted in said central opening, a lamp testing socket mounted in said end opening, a circuit connecting said sockets in series, a switch controlled circuit in parallel with said testing socket, and a light controlling shade removably mounted on said base over said central opening and holding said lamp and socket down, whereby when said shade is removed said first socket will be free to move upwards to extend said lamp above said base, said switch being mounted on said base.

RAYMOND ZUAZUA. 

